“Knowing that I’d be playing no further part in a crucial game for us, I was pretty frustrated,” Muscat said. “If I had my time again I certainly wouldn’t have vented that frustration on the Samsung sign that was in my path as I headed towards the player’s tunnel.

“As captain of the team, I am disappointed in my actions as I left the arena, and I understand the responsibility that I have as a senior player to set an example and act as a good role model for our young players, our supporters and junior footballers around the country.”